CFLE Annual Maintenance Fee

To maintain your Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential, all CFLEs (excluding emeritus) must pay the CFLE annual fee, due in their certification month. This fee helps cover the costs of the newsletter CFLE Network, the CFLE directory, the CFLE online discussion group, and general program maintenance and marketing.

Retired CFLEs

A retired category is available to CFLEs who are no longer actively working in Family Life Education but wish to maintain connection with the CFLE program. Retired CFLEs receive the CFLE newsletter and can subscribe to the CFLE online discussion group. Retired CFLEs are included in the directory of CFLEs with retired status noted, but they are not permitted to market themselves as an active CFLE. The annual maintenance fee for retired CFLEs is $55 for NCFR members and $80 for nonmembers.

CFLE Emeritus Status

CFLE Emeritus Status is distinct from retired status. Emeritus is an honorary status awarded annually to a small number of retired CFLEs who have made significant contributions to the field of Family Life Education. Emeritus status recognizes the awardee's continued commitment to the field and life-time affiliation with the CFLE credential.